Aomori-ken (Aomori Dog)

A colossal dog sculpture, 8.5 meters high and 6.7 meters wide, is established in an outdoor space on the museum's west side. The work, Aomori-ken (Aomori Dog) was created by NARA Yoshitomo, an internationally active artist from Hirosaki. Nara paintings of figures with glaring eyes resonate with people everywhere who feel overwhelmed by the complexity of temporary living.

Aomori-ken (Aomori Dog) Passageway will be open until 4:30 p.m.. Please be aware of this when visiting the museum.

Admission hours for the Aomori-ken (Aomori Dog) Passageway

9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (※Locked at 5 p.m.）

＊The connecting walkway is closed during certain periods due to snow accumulation. Please inquire for details.Please inquire for details.

＊Liaison Passage is also not available on days when the museum is closed.

＊The passageway includes steps; please watch your footing.

＊For guests using a wheelchair, please contact museum staff. At the museum’s direction, guests will be guided when weather conditions are favorable.

＊Food, drink, and smoking are not allowed in the area.

＊Excluding guide and service dogs, animals are not allowed in the area.